Taking Care During the Coronavirus Epidemic
The University has recently announced the cancellation of all lectures and face-to-face supervision. Khadija Aminu-Saad has some advice on how to take care of yourself during this pandemic.
HERstory: The Untold and Silenced Women in History
The 8th March was International Women’s Day, in celebration Marina Cusi Sanchez put on a performance to tell the silenced stories of women throughout history.
Hockey Society braves cold for Colchester homeless shelter
It may be cold and rainy outside, but this is what homeless people have to deal with every day. This is why the Hockey Society is hosting a campout event to raise money for Colchester Night Shelter. Jess Clayton Berry spoke to them to find out more.
Leadership Race: Rebel quizzes the SU President Candidates
The Leadership Race is on and we have three nominations for the role of SU President this year; Jake Painter, Uzge Saleem and Molly Purcell. Presenter Kafui Okpattah questioned these candidates on their suitability for the role and dug into their manifestos. Here is our summary of the event.
What is the Leadership Race and Who’s Running?
The Leadership race has begun and you may have seen people campaigning on campus. Here is our rundown of the event, who’s nominated, and what it means for students on campus.
Parasite Review: the horror of class divide
Bong Joon-ho’s tale of poverty and capitalism at its worst has so far won over 200 awards. Here is Jess Clayton-Berry’s review of the film that has made history.
Student Parliament: Elections, Climate Change and Mental Health
On the 28th January, the first Student Parliament of 2020 was held. Here is our report of the meeting. Introduced by Union Chair, Mark Kiley, this Student Parliament meeting consisted of a variety of topics including progress on the 2019/2020 Big Plan, the BDS Policy, climate emergency and the leadership race. Big Plan Update Environment …
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University pub quiz to raise money for women’s refuge charity
Two societies at Essex University have collaborated to organise a charity event that will raise money for a women’s refuge charity. Essex Blades Dance Club and Essex Blades Hockey Club are holding a pub quiz on the 27th of January. This will raise money for Refuge Charity, an organisation that provides support for women and …
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Winter Night Market: turning campus into a winter wonderland
The University of Essex’s own winter wonderland returned this year with another magical Winter Night Market. Here is our summary of the night.
Mnemophrenia: could this award-winning film be showing us the future of Virtual Reality?
Jess Clayton-Berry interviewed Dr Eirini Konstantinidou whose award-winning film on virtual reality has become available on Amazon Prime.